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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public community college in Port Arthur, Texas. The college has 2,740 students as of the Fall 2019 semester. It is a member of the Texas State University System.

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Open

Acceptance

$2,846

Net price

1,508

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,846

Average net price

$1,770

In-state tuition

$8,070

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$10,754

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

7%

Students with federal loans

$13,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$1,137
$30–48K
$1,554
$48–75K
$3,959
$75–110K
$9,110
$110K+
$9,346

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,120

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,746

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,308

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,508

Total enrollment

55%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women
37% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
37%
Black
31%
White
26%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Lamar State College-Port Arthur FAQ

Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur a public or private school?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution located in Port Arthur, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?

The average annual net price at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $2,846 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,770 in-state and $8,070 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

About 45% of students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Lamar State College-Port Arthur students earn a median of $37,120 per year.

How many students attend Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur enrolls about 1,508 students.

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